This was truly moving. I’m tucked in bed beside my little girl, wishing I’d been more present with her today. Tears in my eyes. This time is so fleeting… Every day a precious gift. Thank you for reminding me.

So beautiful. Thank you for saying so eloquently what I feel almost everyday (except for the baking cupcakes and giggling part, I get a bit edgy in the kitchen).

Just yesterday I was looking–no staring–at my two children slurping homemade milkshakes, thinking how beautiful they are and wondering what they will remember, and wondering if my mother ever stared at us like that.

Beautiful post, Rachel. I am responding with tears in my eyes. Thanks for the reminder I need to be more present with my kids who are growing up way too fast. I think we will make some cupcakes the next chance we get.

So what your saying is…I don’t have to clean my counters? Woohoo! I’m all for that!!! I’d much rather play with my Teagie!
PS. that girl of yours has the most stunning eyes! never get tired seeing pics of them 🙂

How beautiful! I sometimes wonder this as well as I’m spending time with my girls. How much will they remember? I know I will hold all those memories with my girls in my heart, and I pray they do as well even if it is more in their subconscious. I think any mama who is so grateful for the gift of their children will definitely have implanted plenty of good memories for their kids to relish.

This is so completely beautiful! I couldn’t have said it better. I have tears because it is EXACTLY how I feel about my daughter and our baking escapades. A friend shared this post with me and I’m so grateful she did. It’s just beautiful!! Thank you for writing.